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Drawing

mid 1980s (made)
Artist/Maker
Place of origin

John Pearson (b.1940, Yorkshire) attended the Royal Academy Schools in London, plus the Akademie der Bildenden Kunst (Academy of Fine Arts) in Munich. He has taught at the University of New Mexico, the Nova Scotia College of Art & Design, and the Cleveland Institute of Art. He taught at Oberlin College from 1972 onwards, becoming the Young-Hunter professor of studio art. He retired from Oberlin in 2014.

Pearson used mathematical systems and computer programs to generate hard-edged geometric compositions. His early style was informed by a rational and systematic approach to art and was influenced by Constructivism. His art investigates grid and colour systems, often using restricted colour schemes and limited geometrical shapes (e.g. the 'Mondrian Series'). He also transfers his two dimensional work into three dimensional sculpture experiments. From the 1990s onwards Pearson stopped using the computer for his art and has been more interested in natural phenomena, especially after having travelled to Japan ('Japan Passage Series').



Object details

Categories
Object type
Materials and techniques
Colour plotter drawing on paper
Brief description
Colour plotter drawing, sketches for a larger series of work, by John Pearson, mid 1980s
Physical description
These plotter drawings show sketches (for a larger series of work) of variations of a geometric theme. There are four sketches on each side.
Inscription on one side with red marker.
Dimensions
  • Length: 43.2cm
  • Width: 28cm
Marks and inscriptions
'Hewlett-Packard Plotter' (Inscribed on one side at the bottom with red marker.)
Credit line
Given by the American Friends of the V&A through the generosity of Patric Prince
Subject depicted
Summary
John Pearson (b.1940, Yorkshire) attended the Royal Academy Schools in London, plus the Akademie der Bildenden Kunst (Academy of Fine Arts) in Munich. He has taught at the University of New Mexico, the Nova Scotia College of Art & Design, and the Cleveland Institute of Art. He taught at Oberlin College from 1972 onwards, becoming the Young-Hunter professor of studio art. He retired from Oberlin in 2014.

Pearson used mathematical systems and computer programs to generate hard-edged geometric compositions. His early style was informed by a rational and systematic approach to art and was influenced by Constructivism. His art investigates grid and colour systems, often using restricted colour schemes and limited geometrical shapes (e.g. the 'Mondrian Series'). He also transfers his two dimensional work into three dimensional sculpture experiments. From the 1990s onwards Pearson stopped using the computer for his art and has been more interested in natural phenomena, especially after having travelled to Japan ('Japan Passage Series').

Collection
Accession number
E.968-2008

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Record createdJune 8, 2009
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